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FDC280

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Foxboro FDC280 is a distributed, optionally fault-tolerant controller that integrates Ethernet and serial field devices without separate FBMs.
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Technical specifications for FDC280

  • Manufacturer:
    Invensys
  • Part Number:
    FDC280
  • Product Family:
    Foxboro
  • Product Type:
    Field Device Controller 280
  • Stock:
    1
  • Current module part number:
    RH101FQ
  • Processor:
    Dual-core CPU
  • Control capacity:
    Up to 8,252 control blocks
  • Block processing:
    Up to 16,000 blocks per second
  • Minimum block processing cycle:
    100 ms
  • Field-device capacity:
    Up to 256 field devices
  • Soft I/O capacity:
    Up to 8,000 points
  • Control network:
    100 Mbps fiber or copper Ethernet
  • Field Ethernet:
    10/100 Mbps or 1 Gbps, driver dependent
  • Serial ports:
    4, individually configurable for RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485
  • RS-485 capacity:
    Up to 128 devices total; 32 per port
  • Supported protocol families:
    PROFINET, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Triconex SAA, OPC UA Client and EtherNet/IP Scanner
  • Supported software:
    Foxboro Evo Control Core Services v9.3 or later
  • Input power:
    24 VDC typical
  • Power consumption:
    8.5 W maximum, non-redundant
  • Operating temperature:
    -20 to +60°C
  • Storage temperature:
    -40 to +70°C
  • Relative humidity:
    5 to 95%, non-condensing
  • Dimensions:
    5.18 × 10.5 × 14.7 cm
  • Weight:
    0.8 kg
  • Tariff Code:
    8537109090
  • Country of origin:
    USA
  • Place of shipment:
    Xiamen, Fujian, China
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Overview Manuals Ethernet Devices Serial Devices Control and Redundancy Application
  • Use FDC280 only for its documented field device controller 280 function
  • Confirm the exact module identity, companion hardware and software compatibility before replacement
  • Preserve wiring, network or fieldbus configuration, diagnostics and redundancy state before removal

FDC280 is a Foxboro field device controller 280 for the Foxboro DCS platform.

Foxboro FDC280 is a distributed, optionally fault-tolerant controller that integrates Ethernet and serial field devices without separate FBMs. The official PSS identifies FDC280 and current module part number RH101FQ as the same controller identity.

Before installation or replacement, verify the complete nameplate, compatible hardware, network or field wiring, saved configuration, software release and commissioning plan.

Availability, condition, price, and shipping time for FDC280 are confirmed during quotation.

Foxboro FDC280 Field Device Controller 280 Manuals, Datasheets, Links

Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.

  • Use only protocol drivers supported by the installed Control Core Services release
  • Verify device profiles, IP design, network speed and switch configuration
  • Validate every mapped value, status and diagnostic before control service
  • Configure each port independently for RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485
  • Keep RS-485 loading within 32 devices per port and 128 total
  • Verify baud rate, framing, addressing, grounding and termination for every serial segment
  • Preserve the approved control database, driver configuration and device mappings
  • Install the optional fault-tolerant pair according to the official topology
  • Prove partner transfer, communication recovery and control continuity under an approved procedure
  • Ethernet field-device integration using supported industrial protocols
  • Serial field-device integration over RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485
  • Distributed control, data acquisition and alarm processing with direct device access
Description
FDC280, module part number RH101FQ, combines process-control execution with direct integration of supported Ethernet and serial field devices.

Selection depends on the installed Control Core Services release, licensed protocol drivers, device profiles, network design and RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 configuration.

Before replacement, archive the control database, driver versions, IP and serial settings, device mappings, controller role and diagnostics, then recommission every protocol connection and mapped point.
Alternative Names
FDC280 FDC 280 RH101FQ Foxboro FDC280 Foxboro RH101FQ FDC280 RH101FQ Foxboro DCS FDC280
Technical notes
FDC280/RH101FQ directly integrates supported Ethernet and serial field devices. Protocol driver availability, device profiles and licensing must be verified for the installed Control Core Services release.
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FAQS

The following is a list of questions commonly asked by our customers. Please contact us if you have a question about our process that is not answered below.
Which field protocols can FDC280 use?
The official PSS lists driver families including PROFINET, Modbus TCP/RTU, Triconex SAA, OPC UA Client and EtherNet/IP Scanner; confirm the required driver and software release.
Can FDC280 connect field devices without FBMs?
Yes. It directly integrates supported Ethernet and serial field devices, but device profiles, network design, protocol limits and control configuration still require engineering review.
How many serial devices can FDC280 support?
The four serial ports can support up to 128 RS-485 devices in total, with a maximum of 32 devices per port.
Can FDC280 replace an FCP and its FBMs as a drop-in change?
No. Direct-device integration changes protocol drivers, I/O mapping, diagnostics, network topology, control logic and commissioning requirements.
What should be documented before replacing FDC280?
Record RH101FQ, controller role, slots, network ports, IP settings, serial modes, driver versions, device addresses, control database, licensing and diagnostics.
Why can a device be reachable but data remain BAD on FDC280?
Check the selected driver, device profile, byte order, addressing, scan rate, security, network path, serial framing and mapped control points.
How should FDC280 be accepted after installation?
Verify partner and network health, validate every protocol connection and mapped point, review diagnostics, then test alarms and the controlled process sequence.

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